Miami - December 06, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Party like an art star.

HELP
One Laptop per Child Auction
What: Bid on tricked-out laptops by contemporary artists; 100 percent of proceeds help provide computers for underprivileged children.
Why: Art bytes.
When: Exhibit, Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m.; auction ends Dec. 12, 6 p.m.
Where: Luminaire Lab, 3901 NE 2nd Ave. (305-576-5788). Bid online at luminaire.com.

SHOP
Geminola and Posh Vintage Trunk Show
What: Revamped vintage and original Pucci, Gucci, Ossie Clark, and more.
Why: Be retro active.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Shore Club, 901 Collins Ave., ste. 202. Info at 305-609-6398.

EAT
Art Apetit
What: Edible masterpieces by local chefs like Govind Armstrong (Table 8) and Allen Susser (Chef Allen’s).
Why: Palettes for palates.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Thurs., The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Rd.; Fri., Casa Decor, 1444 Biscayne Blvd.; Sat., Karu Restaurant & Y, 71 NW 14th St. Info at 786-276-4000.

SEE
Blank Canvas: the Art Exhibit
What: Up-and-coming artists use Seven for All Mankind’s denim and hardware to create innovative works.
Why: Your kind of painted-on jeans.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: NADA, at the Ice Palace, 1400 N. Miami Ave. Info at 212-594-0883.

HEAR
Concrete Waves: Homage to Skate Culture
What: DJs, skating demos, open-air cinema, and radio broadcasts from Art Radio WPS1.org.
Why: Art is fun-damental.
When: Thurs.-Sun. See times online at wps1.org.
Where: Collins Park, 21st St. & Collins Ave.

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